A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3888486 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890394 epoch_slot_no: 2394 block_no: 3888309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2400 time: 2020-03-12 11:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc285387a9004771d8d38914706d804e21f5dffc048bc4ba010538328125cb8f7Block Operator
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